Resident Delegate to the American Medical Association - Resident Fellow Section (AMA-RFS)
Be a voice for family medicine as a resident delegate to the American Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS).
What does a resident delegate to the AMA-RFS do?
Residents in this position represent family medicine and the AAFP at the AMA’s two business meetings each year.
Applications are reviewed by the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee and appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors.
The AMA House of Delegates (HOD) annually allocates delegate positions to state and specialty societies based on the number of their members that are also AMA members. The allocation is announced each year by Feb. 1. Depending on the delegation size, there may be an opportunity for one AMA-RFS delegate to also serve as a HOD delegate for that year’s annual and interim meetings. This additional responsibility will require two or three extra days of service.
Important details
Application Due: Applications are currently closed
Term: Oct. 1, 2025 - Nov. 10, 2027
Prerequisites: AMA membership
Funding: Travel expenses are reimbursed according to AAFP policy.
Position responsibilities
Participates in the live business sessions of the AMA Resident and Fellow Section, as well as virtual business such as reference committee hearings held during the term.
Determines how to act on business before the AMA-RFS based on AAFP policies and AAFP resident members' interests.
Researches items of interest to family medicine, the AAFP and resident members to bring an informed opinion to business discussions.
Participates in a caucus of AAFP delegates to the AMA-RFS, the AMA Medical Student Section and the AMA Young Physician Section in preparation for AMA meetings.
Considers serving as an AAFP delegate to the AMA House of Delegates if needed.
Resident delegate to the AMA-RFS position overview
The AAFP Board of Directors appoints resident delegates to the AMA-RFS based on recommendations from the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee.
To apply, you’ll need a:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of support from your program director
- Support form that’s completed by your AAFP chapter
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
- Photo
You can upload or request letters and forms through the online application system.
For details about these application materials, visit the How to apply page.
It's important to connect with your local AAFP chapter as soon as possible to let them know you’re interested in this position, because some chapters have requirements you’ll need to complete before you apply.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.